Burlington County Times
NJ beach closed after syringes found
OCEAN CITY, N.J. - There's been another beach closing in Cape May County due to medical waste.
NJ study finds 1 in 8 private wells contaminatedTRENTON, N.J. - One in eight private wells in New Jersey is contaminated.
County delegates take part in historic voteWillingboro Mayor Jacqueline Jennings and Westampton Township Committeeman Sidney Camp were among the many delegates who screamed a resounding "aye' and nominated Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for president by acclamation last night.
R.V. grad dies while serving in BaghdadA woman who formerly lived in Mount Holly died this month while serving in Iraq in what the military described as a "non-combat related incident.''
Judge bars evidence in drug raidMOUNT HOLLY - A judge's decision to suppress evidence found after police detonated a flash-bang grenade - which produces bright lights, noise and smoke - during a drug raid of a Burlington Township home could have statewide impact.
State will close road-test site in countyMotorists soon will have to travel outside Burlington County to take a road test before getting their drivers' licenses.
'Smiles everywhere' at this campMEDFORD - There's nothing unusual about children participating in swimming, archery, rock climbing and scavenger hunts during a weeklong summer camp.
Lumberton seeks voter OK for solar panels at schoolsLUMBERTON - Voters will be asked to approve a referendum in December to spend $15 million to install solar panels at the township school district's four schools.
Democrats highlight 3rd District House race at conventionNew Jersey's 3rd Congressional District race shared some of the spotlight Tuesday night at the Democratic National convention.
State says county man defrauded investorsMOUNT HOLLY - The state Bureau of Securities has filed a lawsuit against an Evesham man who authorities said sold unregistered securities and defrauded at least five investors out of an estimated $200,000 since 2005.
County OKs $1.1M to buy 2 parcelsMOUNT HOLLY - The Burlington County Board of Freeholders last night agreed to spend $1.1 million to preserve two parcels of land in Delanco and Southampton.
Pa. man charged with weapons offenseA Pennsylvania man was injured in an accident Tues-day and then charged with unlawful possession of a loaded handgun, police said.
Rancocas Valley Regional High School graduate dies in IraqA woman who lived in Mount Holly died this month while serving in Iraq in what the military described as a "noncombat-related incident."
Residents criticize turnpike widening planBORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP - The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has offered to give the township 17 acres of land and plant thousands of trees as compensation for the disruption caused by a planned widening of the turnpike, but local residents say that's not enough.
HMO to pay $41M for shorting NJ patientsTRENTON, N.J. - State officials say a health maintenance organization has paid $41 million in claims and fines for shortchanging 88,000 customers in New Jersey.
Corzine: NJ delegates unanimously support ObamaTRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Jon Corzine says New Jersey Democrats will unanimously support the nomination of Barack Obama for president at Wednesday's roll call vote in Denver.
Panel criticizes new housing rulesMOUNT LAUREL - The latest affordable housing regulations were criticized by a panel of developers and municipal planners yesterday during a forum hosted by the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce.
N.J. still ranks high in wealthIf the name "New Jersey" conjures up images of leafy suburbs that house very high-income families, you're right. (View survey)
Nonprofit group provides uniforms, school supplies to W'boro studentsWILLINGBORO - A township-based nonprofit organization will provide free book bags filled with school supplies and school uniforms to district students Saturday.
Police probe shooting of dog by officerMAPLE SHADE - The police department's internal affairs unit is investigating an incident in which a township officer shot and wounded a dog.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Avalon beach pollution "a purposeful act"
When needles, cotton swabs and blue pill casings began washing up on Avalon's beaches over the weekend, borough officials quickly became suspicious.
Camden Diocese scales back reductionsAfter months of pleas, protests and legal threats against his planned reorganization of the Camden Diocese, Bishop Joseph Galante announced yesterday he will keep intact two parishes originally scheduled for merger, and retain as auxiliary worship sites three churches that were slated for closure.
Camden rethinks renewal, foiling Bergen SquareThe Rev. Al Stewart walks past a group of middle-aged men and women drinking away the day in a shaded junkyard near his church in Camden's Bergen Square neighborhood.
Woman running for NJ Transit bus hitA woman running to catch an NJ Transit bus was struck just before dawn yesterday by that same bus, authorities said.
SAT scores in N.J. up, still below national markPriest Convener Appointments
Here is the list of priest conveners, and the parishes they are merging, in the Camden Diocese. Changes from the earlier reconsideration plan are noted.
Firefighters get upper hand in Pinelands blazePa. state representative being deployed to Iraq
More residents sue over Riverwalk blaze
AAA predicts fewer Labor Day travelers in N.J.
HAMILTON, N.J. - AAA Mid-Atlantic says it expects slightly fewer New Jerseyans to leave home this weekend than last Labor Day weekend.
It is the first time in a decade that AAA Mid-Atlantic has predicted fewer travelers for each of the summer season's holidays. The auto club cited gas prices, higher airline fares, and economic uncertainty.
AAA Mid-Atlantic forecast that 882,000 New Jerseyans - 10 percent of the population - will travel 50 miles or more from home. That's down half a percent from 2007. Most will drive; slightly more than 78,000 will fly, the group predicted. - AP
Cape May County Zoo is a big hitCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. - When the Cape May County Park and Zoo opened in 1978, it wasn't much more than a plot of land off Route 9 with a few goats and some chickens.
Battleship New Jersey wrestles with state budget cutsWith its bristling 16-inch guns, the Battleship New Jersey has faced down many enemies over the last 65 years - from World War II through combat actions in Korea, Vietnam, and Beirut, Lebanon.
Coroner can't determine reason for man's deathThe Chester County coroner could not determine whether a Phoenixville man who died five days after his arrest at a concert in Camden last summer was the victim of an accident or a homicide.
Avalon beaches, clean, reopenHigh tide brought a fresh mystery and an old problem to the Jersey Shore over the weekend when medical materials washed up.
Forest fire burns 100 acres in PinelandsA forest fire burned through more than 100 acres in a remote corner of Wharton State Forest in the Pinelands yesterday, and fire officials said it could continue burning for several more days.
Police looking for car that smashed into houseRte. 38 crash leaves one dead, four injured
Voorhees to vote on building a new firehouse
Pomeroy volunteer charged with setting fires
Elevated number of blood cancer cases in N.E. Pa.
Asbury Park Press
Drunken-driving crashes fell in N.J. last year
Drunken-driving crashes fell by 6.1 percent in New Jersey last year compared to 2006, the U.S. Transportation Department said Thursday.
Iowan climbs Everest, English Channel nextFive years after Charlie Wittmack trudged to the top of 29,035-foot Mount Everest, he's poised to complete a rare adventure sports double by swimming the English Channel.
Phillies call up Fabio CastroThe Philadelphia Phillies called up pitcher Fabio Castro from Triple-A Lehigh Valley before starting a four-game series at the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
Injured Texans player walks againFor the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.
Man gets 45 years in Long Branch shootingA former Monmouth County man was sentenced to 45 years in prison today for a
shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
Health official: Needle on Berkeley beach an isolated incidentA needle removed from the beach by a public works employee is not believed to be connected to the medical waste washing up in Cape May County and leading to beaches there being closed.
Ocean Gate police probing two arson casesBorough police are investigating two cases of arson they responded to over the
weekend, officials said.
County freeholders holding seminar Friday morningThe Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is hosting a "Doing Business with Local Government'' seminar from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Monmouth County Police Academy on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township.
Vehicle stolen from Ocean Gate found in Point BeachA vehicle that was stolen from a borough homeowner in early August was
recovered Monday in Point Pleasant Beach, officials said.
Location of tonight's Monmouth County freeholders meeting changedTonight's meeting of the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Millstone Township Municipal Court building at 215 Millstone Road, near Sweetman's Lane/Perrineville Road.
Midday lottery numbers drawnHere are the winning numbers selected today in the midday New Jersey State Lottery drawing:
NJ beach closed after syringes foundThere's been another beach closing in Cape May County due to medical waste.
NJ Dems scramble for Obama's 'electrifying' finaleDENVER -- Having been thrilled by Ted Kennedy, charmed by Michelle Obama and surprised by Barack Obama, excitement among Democrats continued to rise in anticipation of the first lengthy address by their presidential nominee this evening.
Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-Mercer, said tonight will be "more electrifying than it was last night or the night before, if that's entirely possible.
"We may be able to harness enough energy to light the skies of Denver, Colo.," Watson Coleman said.
The Rev. Reginald Jackson, head of the Black Ministers Council of New Jersey, who had been among Sen. Hillary Clinton's top New Jersey fund-raisers, said Obama will present his vision for the country while refuting the notion that he lacks experience to be president.
Clinton helped erase some of that doubt this week, Jackson said, but "Barack is the one who has to close the deal."
Democrats expect some policy -- health care, jobs and economy -- balanced with the hope and inspiration he has to improve the country, which Democrats contend has fallen on hard times under the Bush administration.
"He's going to talk about what he sees this country can become -- his vision," Jackson said. "Every vision is born from a burden, and our country is faced with a tremendous burden."
Obama's speech at Invesco Field, home of the Denver Broncos football team, is expected to be filled to capacity. Joe Cryan, the New Jersey Democrats' state chairman, was scrambling to scrounge extra tickets; the delegation got about 300, one for each delegate and a guest.
"The problem is we have 700-plus people out here, and all of them want to see this speech tonight," Cryan said.
The address comes on the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech -- there will be a tribute to him and remarks by Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and two of King's children on stage tonight -- and a sense of closure permeated the atmosphere.
"It looks like we're now, 45 years later, fulfilling Dr. King's dream where we judge people by the content of their character and not the color of their skin," said Sen. Shirley Turner, D-Mercer.
Others, however, said nothing will be gained by the historic nomination if Obama isn't elected in November.
"America will not change just by nominating someone who comes from a different place," U.S. Rep. Robert E. Andrews, D-Haddon Heights, said. "America will only change by electing someone from a different place."
Gov. Jon S. Corzine said this year's election is an opportunity to make the dream a reality.
"There is a vision of a better world for our children and our grandchildren that's going to be talked about tonight, and we've got to fight like hell to make sure it happens," Corzine said.
Durbin on Obama: 'Sometimes the moment picks you'DENVER -- The morning before Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama gives his acceptance speech, New Jersey's convention delegates were priming themselves for the next two-plus months to help the Illinois senator get elected to the Oval Office.
The delegation heard from from Obama's home-state counterpart in the U.S. Senate, Dick Durbin, who gave an inside look into Obama's meteoric rise from a state legislator to presidential nominee within four years.
Durbin said at the 2000 Democratic national convention, Obama could not even get a credential to get onto the convention floor. Now, he'll be addressing roughly 75,000 at Invesco Field and millions at home Thursday night. When Obama ran the idea of running for president by Durbin and exhibited some reserve about running for the highest office in the land, Durbin said he told Obama to embrace the situation he found himself in.
"Sometimes you can pick the moment, but sometimes the moment picks you," Durbin said.
Durbin will be introducing Obama tonight. "My four minutes of greatness," he quipped.
But stronger talk came from former Gov. Jim Florio, who said Democrats would have to toughen up and start attacking Republican presumptive nominee Sen. John McCain on the issues, because the GOP would be going full force on Obama and his character.
"I'm worried the Swift-boat incident will look like kindergarten after they get through with Obama," said Florio. "This cannot be a New Testament campaign -- you know, turn the other cheek. This has got to be an Old Testament campaign."
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, D-Long Branch, said the state would have to work hard to not only get Obama elected by getting people out to vote, but by making sure the campaign does not delve into tit-for-tat mudslinging.
"We have to make sure this election is about the issues. They (the GOP) want to make it about personality," said Pallone, who was followed by the rest of New Jersey's Democratic congressional delegation.
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch also dealt with state politics, talking about education, energy policy reform, and pension reform -- many of the problems New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine currently faces back at home.
Bon Jovi joins Springsteen on no-show list for DNCDENVER -- Leading up to convention week and in the opening days of the event, hopes had abounded among some delegates that New Jersey musical sons Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen would perform Thursday night at Sen. Barack Obama's presidential acceptance speech.
Then word came the Boss wasn't playing. Thursday morning the schedule of speakers and performers was released and absent from that list was Bon Jovi -- meaning the state went from potentially hogging the spotlight to being completely out of it within days.
The schedule lists performers such as will.i.am., Jennifer Hudson, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, and Obama favorite Stevie Wonder. But no Springsteen or Bon Jovi, unless one shows up unannounced.
Bon Jovi is scheduled to hold a fund-raiser for Obama Sept. 5 at his New Jersey home, so the artist is not completely shunned. Democratic State Committee chairman Joseph Cryan said either way supporters would be seeing Bon Jovi and Obama together eventually.
And the Sept. 5 fund-raiser also benefited the state party.
"It's win-win," said Cryan.
Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, D-Mercer, who earlier this week could be spotted sporting a Springsteen shirt at the delegation breakfast, said he was still not convinced the Boss would not show up.
"Remember all those Stone Pony shows," Gusciora said, referencing the frequent surprise appearances Springsteen would make at the famed Asbury Park rock club.
"I still think he might show up," he said.
Brick teen dies after falling from moving vehicleMemorial services begin today for a 17-year-old who died after suffering injuries from falling from a moving vehicle.
Multiple drug charges filed against 22-year-old Berkeley manPolice charged a 22-year-old Gerald Place man with possession of illegal drugs and intent to distribute them in a recreational zone, said Detective James J. Smith.
Police: Cop who hit pole swerved to avoid dogThe police officer who was injured after his patrol car struck a utility pole had
swerved to avoid hitting a dog in the roadway, according to the investigating officer.
Man charged in crash that killed Perth Amboy copAuthorities say a Colonia man has been charged in connection with the death of a Perth Amboy police officer who was transporting a prisoner.
Jewelers surge after optimistic forecastsTiffany & Co., which has a store in Red Bank, rose as much as 12 percent in New York trading after the luxury jewelry maker posted second-quarter profit than nearly doubled and forecast higher annual earnings.
Camden Courier Post
Prayers said for crash victims
The tables and chairs were out on John Sharman's lawn Wednesday afternoon, with the wooden ones left in a partial circle.
Burlco approves dredge disposal planBurlington County government officials approved an agreement with the state Wednesday night to limit the area for disposal of dredge materials in Palmyra to 20 acres.
Weekend outlook: Good weather, good times, good businessWhile vacation travel across the country over the upcoming Labor Day weekend is expected to be lower than last year, officials say there won't be any shortage of beachgoers flocking to the New Jersey shore towns.
Judge: 'Flash bang' grenade unnecessaryA Superior Court judge has ruled that the use of a "flash bang" grenade during a commando-style police raid on a Burlington Township home was unreasonable.
Avalon beaches scoured, reopenAvalon beaches, closed during the weekend when medical debris washed up on the beachfront, reopened on Wednesday morning.
Government to respond today to request to delay Fort Dix terror trialGovernment attorneys are expected to respond today to a request that September's Fort Dix terror plot trial be delayed until next year, officials said.
Group settles on site to construct first playgroundA handicapped-accessible play space known as a "boundless playground" could be in store for Lake Worth Park in Lindenwold, the first target of a nonprofit group.
Chunk's adoption held up by contract squabble with shelterPrince Chunk's happy ending may have to wait.
Church fuels tanks, souls with outreachPioneer Gas Station was a flurry of activity here on Wednesday evening as eager motorists lined up 25 deep along Black Horse Pike for regular gas at $2.93 a gallon.
Obama makes history, pulls off surprise visitOn the night that Barack Obama made history by being officially nominated for president, he rewarded adoring delegates with a surprise visit.
Era of Obama opens in DenverThe Obama era has begun in the Democratic Party. In a prime time speech tonight, Sen. Barack Obama will try to launch an Obama era for the country.
Biden could redefine vice president's roleHe's been called a foreign-policy expert, a regular Joe, and by his critics, a bit of a motor mouth.
Obama faces a tricky balancing actFour years ago, Barack Obama's address to the Democratic National Convention marked a spectacular debut for a political newcomer.
New Jersey delegation unanimous for ObamaNew Jersey's delegates to the Democratic National Convention united in their support for Barack Obama during Wednesday night's official roll call in Denver, casting all 127 of the state's votes for him.
For elderly blacks, wildest dream a realityIt's the mid-1940s in middle Tennessee and 19-year-old Inez Crutchfield is sitting on a bus reading as she makes her way home from college in Nashville.
Delegates want specifics from Obama speechDemocratic delegates from key states say Barack Obama needs to accomplish several things in his speech tonight accepting his party's presidential nomination: reach out to women and blue-collar voters and detail how he'll deliver the change he's...
Corzine plays many roles, wears multiple hatsGov. Jon S. Corzine, a man of many brands, has a lot of bases to touch when he pitches up at the Democratic National Convention here, embracing the powerful, the poor and the pint-sized.
Lautenberg under fire for lobbyist commentNew Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg is facing some criticism over some comments he made to ABC World News about parties hosted by lobbyists.
Northeast delegates slam Bush, McCainNew Jersey Democrats at the party's national convention heard brand-name political leaders from the Northeast hammer the Bush administration Wednesday, firing up the party faithful against the GOP contender, John McCain.
Gustav aims at Gulf coastGustav swirled toward Cuba on Wednesday after triggering flooding and landslides that killed at least 22 people in the Caribbean. Its track pointed toward the U.S. Gulf coast, including Louisiana where Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc three years ago.
Topix.net
Acting Governor Milgram Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff to Honor...
" In honor of Perth Amboy Police Officer Thomas E. Raji, Acting Governor Anne Milgram signed the following Executive Order calling for the United States and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Thursday, ...
TRENTON - Democrats from South Jersey are cheering the nomination of Delaware Sen.
TRENTON -- A managed health care company that was routinely underpaying its New Jersey members for out-of-network medical care they received has paid a record $41 million in fines and restitution for its ...
We feel a special obligation to maintain that trust and to continue to be there when we're needed.
To the Editor: A plane crash would need to occur every day in the United States for an entire year to even come close to the preventable medical error death toll.
DENVER -- Michelle Obama's address to the Democratic National Convention, which followed a surprise address from U.S. Sen.
If the name "New Jersey" conjures up images of leafy suburbs that house very high-income families, you're right.
AAA says slightly fewer New Jerseyans are expected to leave home over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
For some time now, die-hard Democrats expected the presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention to be historic -- though for most top New Jersey Democrats, that's because they believed ...
Across the country, hospitals are struggling financially, and some are even failing.
They treat it like the private sandbox of a privileged few. Tactics include charging as much as US$12 to use the beach for a single day and severely restricting parking near the beach .
Top political partisans in New Jersey are predictably clashing over the naming of Sen.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey has named lifetime Girl Scout member and Somerset County resident Susan M. Brooks its new Chief Executive Officer.
Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology More than 90% of New Jersey adults said they support teaching teenagers about birth control in high school and three-quarters ...
Nevada gambling regulators voted unanimously Thursday to approve a man agement restructuring for bank rupt Tropicana Entertainment LLC, which owns 11 casino properties in the United States.
Tags: Governor Jon S. Corzine , Release Date: Aug 21 2008 TRENTON - ' Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an executive order designating the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to implement the ...
The suspect in last week's killing of a 15-year-old who was shot while he slept in his bed pleaded not guilty Wednesday to aggravated manslaughter and weapons charges.
A majority of New Jersey residents favors marriage equality for same-sex couples over civil unions, according to a poll released Tuesday.
Gov. Jon Corzine and some federal lawmakers will be touting a new federal property tax relief initiative.
About 75 employees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey have received layoff notices.
Press of Atlantic City
Ventnor Planning Board OKs 32 more condos on Ventnor Ave.
VENTNOR - The Planning Board cleared the way Wednesday for a developer to build 32 condo units at the corner of Ventnor and Nashville avenues, directly across the city's main commercial street from a 24-unit condo project the board OK'd last month. The members voted 7-0 to give a...
Correction/ClarificationRegion: Bob Zlotnick, the husband of newly appointed Northfield City Councilwoman Julie Zlotnick, is not related to Norman Zlotnick, former Hamilton Township solicitor. Incorrect information was included in a story in the Jan. 25 edition....
Singing telegram gets all shook upA local economy built on service and entertainment finally has an entertainment service available to fill a little-known void in the area's offerings. Call it Dial An Elvis. Ted Prior, of Galloway Township, a veteran of the area Elvis industry, is taking calls to deliver singing telegrams, performing in...
GOP congressmen oppose toll hikesFrom our wire services WASHINGTON - New Jersey Republicans in Congress have joined the chorus of opposition to Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine's plan to balance the state budget by hiking tolls on Garden State highways. The delegation of six representatives sent a letter to the governor Wednesday outlining...
The BuzzA look at the lighter, quirky and colorful side of the news. Your license, please Buzz reader Harry Cottrill, of Linwood, said he was driving in Atlantic City when he spotted a minivan at Ventnor and Harrisburg avenues. The car had a Pennsylvania license plate that read: "BLIND MN."...
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